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This group of items are identified to Edward M. Bloomer of the 8th New York State Militia.
Coat is made of dark blue broadcloth. The condition of the exterior is good. Moth damage is minimal. Between… (1006-01). Learn More »

Included in a wood display case is a cartridge wrapper from Selma Arsenal dated July 1864, seven complete cartridges, and a pack of percussion caps. The cartridges and caps came out of this… (1000-743). Learn More »

This musket is a true Richmond throughout, lock, stock and barrel. It is out of an estate in Chambersburg, PA, located approx. 25 miles west of Gettysburg.Weapon is identified to Private Weedon Oliver… (1000-390). Learn More »

Here is a seldom seen original photographer’s stand from the Civil War period. Due to the long exposure time for wet-plate photography, these were used to help people keep still while their image… (997-02). Learn More »

At the middle of the 19th century, the newest technology was wet-plate photography, a process in which an image is captured on chemically coated pieces of plate glass. This was a complicated process… (997-01). Learn More »

Belt is made of leather covered canvas and meas. approx. 31.50 inches long, not including the plate, and 1.75 inches wide. The leather is folded over the canvas and sewn down the center of the back of… (1000-767). Learn More »

Very scarce Confederate buckshot cartridge made at Augusta Arsenal. These Augusta cartridges are easily recognized by the salmon-colored paper and that they are filled with 15 buckshot. Other C.S.… (286-234). Learn More »

The leather on this Confederate made box is in excellent condition. The exterior of the outer flap is smooth with only very light scattered surface crazing. There is no surface finish loss and only… (88-17). Learn More »

The guidon is housed in a modern gold wood frame that meas. approx. 46.50 X 24.25 inches The guidon is laid against a cream backing that really allows the guidon to stand out.
Overall about 65% to 70%… (846-105). Learn More »

This artillery tube, next to the US 3 inch Parrott tube, was the most widely used rifle cannon during the American Civil War. Manufactured of wrought iron under John Griffen’s patent, of which The… (941-01). Learn More »

This is a group of five Civil War medical insignia to include a pair of Hospital Steward chevrons, a pair of Medical Cadet insignia and a single Caduceus in an oval.
The hospital steward chevrons are… (998-605). Learn More »

Bass drum has a maple wood shell in very good condition. The wood surface shows light wear and is free of cracks and chips. It meas. approx. 19.00 inches tall by 26.50 inches across the heads.
Painted… (996-01). Learn More »

In remarkable condition, this original, 1863-dated Model 1861 .58 caliber percussion rifle-musket is a contract longarm produced by C. D. Schubarth and Co. of Providence, R.I. In 1862, the firm… (172-3597). Learn More »

This is one of only three copper tea kettles known to exist that were made by Christian Wampler of Gettysburg, PA. Wampler was born on July 27, 1777 in York, PA. He was a tinner and coppersmith, as… (401-31). Learn More »

Original Civil War Model 1850 Field & Staff officer’s sword in nice condition complete with its metal scabbard. Sword is unmarked and is no doubt an import item. It is identified by a… (870-157). Learn More »

The blade on this item is in excellent condition. It is bright and clean with only light mottling. The drawn sword meas. approx. 36.50 inches long from point to pommel. It has a stopped fuller that… (870-382). Learn More »

This totally original, visually stunning Civil War recruiting broadside represents the pinnacle of the genre. The wonderful woodcut at the broadside’s center depicts a cavalryman atop his mount,… (565-154). Learn More »

This attractive Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword, complete with original metal scabbard was presented to Lieutenant Thomas W. Cartright. This young man enlisted in the 5th New York Infantry on April… (870-648). Learn More »

“A piece of wood from the White House where President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and usd (sic) as a private office by the Presidents since Jefferson’s time. Presented to Genl. W.… (945-297). Learn More »

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During the early part of the Civil War it was the Embalming Surgeons that performed the embalming procedure. Most of the men were military surgeons, some were civilian surgeons that took up the trade and became Embalming Surgeons. Dr. Thomas Holmes,… (M25239). Learn More »